Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Frequently paired with Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 in classic "Matrixyl" style blends.
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Peptide complex
That’s the INCI name—the official way it appears on the back of your serum or cream. Same ingredient, different marketing names.
Structure (cute edition)
✨ real molecule sketch
Four amino acids plus a palmitoyl tail—frequently paired with Matrixyl-style peptides.
INCI: PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7 · ~4 amino acids in our simplified view
Research & public records
Counts and links from public databases (PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, Wikidata, NIH drug nomenclature). Educational only — not medical advice.
Knowledge base: chemical compound — Wikipedia
PubMed: 1631 indexed papers (search PubMed)
- Palmitoyl-transferase 3 promotes mitochondrial antiviral signaling protein degradation by modulating its ubiquitination. · International journal of biological macromolecules
- Antifungal Peptides with Unexpected Structure from a Library of Synthetic Analogs of Host-Defense Peptide Rigin. · International journal of molecular sciences
- Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Blocks IFN-β Production through the Viral UL24 N-Terminal Domain-Mediated Inhibition of IRF-3 Phosphorylation. · Viruses
- Detecting generative artificial intelligence in scientific articles: Evasion techniques and implications for scientific integrity. · Orthopaedics & traumatology, surgery & research : OTSR
- The nucleoprotein of influenza A virus inhibits the innate immune response by inducing mitophagy. · Autophagy
- Evaluating the Biological Role of Lassa Viral Z Protein-Mediated RIG-I Inhibition Using a Replication-Competent Trisegmented Pichinde Virus System in an Inducible RIG-IN Expression Cell Line. · Journal of virology
- Antiviral responses of ATG13 to the infection of peste des petits ruminants virus through activation of interferon response. · Gene
- Cytoplasmic Translocation of Nucleolar Protein NOP53 Promotes Viral Replication by Suppressing Host Defense. · Viruses
Clinical trials: 4215 studies on ClinicalTrials.gov (view search)
- Trial Assessing the Impact on Facial Skin Quality, Hydration, and Skin Barrier of Three (3) Hydrafacial Treatments in Adults of All Skin Types. · COMPLETED
- FOLFOX-A in the Treatment of Metastatic or Advanced Unresectable Gastric, Gastro-Esophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma · COMPLETED
- Perioperative Chemotherapy With Herceptin For Potentially Resectable HER-2 Positive Gastric Cancer With Liver Metastasis · UNKNOWN
- Chemotherapy-free Trastuzumab and Pertuzumab in HER2-positive Breast Cancer: FDG-PET Response-adapted Strategy. · ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Compared to Pharmaceutical Therapies for Fibromyalgia Syndrome · COMPLETED
- Nivolumab and Ipilimumab Plus Chemotherapy for Patients With Stage IV Lung Cancer With Brain Metastases · ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
- Osimertinib Alone or With Chemotherapy for EGFR-Mutant Lung Cancers · RECRUITING
- Dinutuximab, Sargramostim, and Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed High-Risk Neuroblastoma · COMPLETED
ChEMBL: PALMITOYL GLYCINE
What brands say it does
This peptide is often included in formulas aimed at calming stressed-looking skin and supporting a more even tone. On its own it is subtle; you will usually find it as part of a peptide cocktail in a moisturizer or serum.
Where you’ll find it
Soothing creams, after-sun products, and multi-peptide anti-aging formulas.
Other names you might see
Rigin
Peptide complex
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Where to buy
Real purchase links from Sephora, Ulta, Target, and Amazon — tap a product to check price and buy.
Similar peptides
Educational only—not medical advice. Results vary; talk to a dermatologist for personal recommendations.